How should I spend ~$1k :)
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How should I spend ~$1k :)
Long story short, I am looking to put $1k - $1500 into my car and then put the car on the backburner for 2-3 years. I have been looking at all of my options, and want your guys' input! These options are all over the place, I haven't even gone into detail yet. The main question is whether or not I want to spend most to all of the money on wheels OR spend the money on various mods such as lip, diffuser, etc. and keep the wheels slightly stock
Some info about my car and current mods:
'07 PG G35s
Black Grille (Plastidip)
BC BR Coilovers (Lowered quite a bit, not slammed yet)
Muffler Delete w/ custom piping and tips
Things I will not do/Reasons:
Performance mods (I don't need the extra power)
Suspension/Handling mods (I don't need them for a dd)
Mods I am considering(Don't have enough money for all, I would have to choose):
Black headlight housings
Front sport Lip
Autokits diffuser
Wheels (19inch, 370z 19in Rays, G37s, VMR, a few others)
20% tint
Roof Spoiler
So I have two options I've been looking at:
1. Black headlights, front lip, diffuser, tint, roof spoiler, paint my oem 18inch sport wheels dark gray/gunmetal and buy spacers and give it a good stance. I could do all of those for around $1k, or I could do option two....
2. Spend almost all of the money on wheels and be able to only buy one mod whichever I choose.
The thing I'm asking is for your input, would you rather buy several smaller mods or a item such as wheels? Any suggestions on what you think will look good? Just want to hear everyone's 2 cents, good or bad let me know! This setup will have to hold me over for 2-3 years! Yes, I know people are going to say, do what you want, etc. but I want to know if other's regret buying wheels when they could've bought several mods for the money, etc.
Pics of my car: (I have lowered my rear about .5 inches since these pictures were taken, will go another .5inches soon!)
Some info about my car and current mods:
'07 PG G35s
Black Grille (Plastidip)
BC BR Coilovers (Lowered quite a bit, not slammed yet)
Muffler Delete w/ custom piping and tips
Things I will not do/Reasons:
Performance mods (I don't need the extra power)
Suspension/Handling mods (I don't need them for a dd)
Mods I am considering(Don't have enough money for all, I would have to choose):
Black headlight housings
Front sport Lip
Autokits diffuser
Wheels (19inch, 370z 19in Rays, G37s, VMR, a few others)
20% tint
Roof Spoiler
So I have two options I've been looking at:
1. Black headlights, front lip, diffuser, tint, roof spoiler, paint my oem 18inch sport wheels dark gray/gunmetal and buy spacers and give it a good stance. I could do all of those for around $1k, or I could do option two....
2. Spend almost all of the money on wheels and be able to only buy one mod whichever I choose.
The thing I'm asking is for your input, would you rather buy several smaller mods or a item such as wheels? Any suggestions on what you think will look good? Just want to hear everyone's 2 cents, good or bad let me know! This setup will have to hold me over for 2-3 years! Yes, I know people are going to say, do what you want, etc. but I want to know if other's regret buying wheels when they could've bought several mods for the money, etc.
Pics of my car: (I have lowered my rear about .5 inches since these pictures were taken, will go another .5inches soon!)
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EDIT: Or the 705's I just noticed they made our pcd.
Last edited by Rotary; 09-26-2012 at 10:19 PM.
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Well, you've got some nice mods already, especially the coilovers & exhaust and you've got the nicest oem sedan wheels for sure.
Are you good at DIYs? If so you can paint the lights yourself. I've got a couple DIY links for smoked tails, that leave your actual light rings still visible (and legal) and also a DIY for black window trim. Just doing a couple DIYs will save you hundreds and you can just pony up for new wheels. Those VMR wheels are really nice looking and pretty affordable, would look great with that color.
https://www.google.com/search?q=vmr+...w=1366&bih=636
Here's those DIY links, the tails and trim are easy, the headlights a bit more involved, but if you don't mind rolling up your sleeves............
HTHs
https://g35driver.com/forums/v36-diy...ils-sedan.html
https://g35driver.com/forums/v36-diy...nt-sedans.html
http://www.6mt.net/forum/g37-sedan/3...-blackout.html
Are you good at DIYs? If so you can paint the lights yourself. I've got a couple DIY links for smoked tails, that leave your actual light rings still visible (and legal) and also a DIY for black window trim. Just doing a couple DIYs will save you hundreds and you can just pony up for new wheels. Those VMR wheels are really nice looking and pretty affordable, would look great with that color.
https://www.google.com/search?q=vmr+...w=1366&bih=636
Here's those DIY links, the tails and trim are easy, the headlights a bit more involved, but if you don't mind rolling up your sleeves............
HTHs
https://g35driver.com/forums/v36-diy...ils-sedan.html
https://g35driver.com/forums/v36-diy...nt-sedans.html
http://www.6mt.net/forum/g37-sedan/3...-blackout.html
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At any rate, have fun spending that 1k, let us know how it goes
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I've done all my mods from changing the springs/camber arms, exhaust, and all the exterior mods, the only one that really was a PITA was the headlights, mainly just removing the first headlight cover since it's kind of tough to initially know how much pull you need to get that damn thing off and realize that just getting it started then pulling the whole cover is much better than trying to pry the lens off in small sections. Anytime you're baking parts of your car it is cranking the DIY meter up a notch, kind of like installing my DRLs that involved a holesaw, once you talk baking or holesaws you know it's a commitment
At any rate, have fun spending that 1k, let us know how it goes
At any rate, have fun spending that 1k, let us know how it goes
Thanks for your suggestion!
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I know what you mean about the headlights. I'm hoping I can see similar setups at the GTG on Saturday and make a decision. I want to see everything in person and then I will reevaluate my choices and see what I do and don't like.
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